Navigation & Charts Flashcards
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What is the standard VOR receiver accuracy tolerance for a certified avionics system?
Answer: ±4°
The FAA requires VOR receivers to be accurate within ±4° of the designated course for IFR operations.
What does the abbreviation 'ATIS' stand for?
Answer: Automated Terminal Information Service
ATIS stands for Automated Terminal Information Service, providing recorded airport weather and NOTAM info on a dedicated frequency.
A GPS RAIM alert means which of the following?
Answer: GPS cannot guarantee position accuracy — sufficient satellites are not available
RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) alerts the pilot when GPS cannot verify the integrity of the position solution due to insufficient satellites.
What magnetic bearing FROM a VOR station defines a VOR radial?
Answer: The bearing FROM the station measured magnetically
A VOR radial is defined as the magnetic bearing radiating outward FROM the VOR station.
On an IFR en route low-altitude chart, Victor airways are found between which altitude range?
Answer: 1,200 ft AGL to 17,999 ft MSL
Victor airways exist from 1,200 ft AGL (or as otherwise designated) up to but not including 18,000 ft MSL.
What does a magenta flag symbol on a sectional chart indicate?
Answer: VFR checkpoint for reporting position to ATC
Magenta flag symbols on sectional charts mark visual checkpoints where pilots should report their position when entering the associated airspace.